Train from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for San Antonio to San Marcos on November 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
San Marcos StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
San Antonio Station
San Marcos StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:28 AM CST.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 1 hour 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1h 32mAverage Duration
46 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$15 - $106Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e
Average Price$12 - $14Average Duration1h 32m
7kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US by train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/24
$12
11/25
$12
Today
$12
11/27
$15
11/28
$12
11/29
$12
11/30
No data
12/01
$12
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $164 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-28.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and San Marcos, TX, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $12 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $12. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Marcos, TX, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to San Marcos, TX, US in about 1h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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